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GY12 MYV

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,508 mi
Last recorded98,508 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 MYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 98,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,091 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 98,080 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and also cracked 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 96,585 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and also cracked 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 95,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked and perished 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 90,210 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 90,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 87,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,260 miles

engine covers & sill covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 77,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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GY12 MYV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 MYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY12 MYV registered?

GY12 MYV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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